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Nightlife in Albany

6 clubs, live music venues and late-night spots in Albany.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Nightlife in Albany

  1. Eat

    Cafe Cappriccio

    An upscale NYC-Style restaurant. Wonderful staff, beautiful live jazz. Dress accordingly, you won't be disappointed.

  2. See

    State Street

    The main street that runs to the Albany Waterfront. Though much of the lower portion is decayed and empty, it retains a regal air and is well worth a visit, particularly as revitalization of the area takes hold. State Street is home to many of the stately 19th-century homes that can be seen in Albany and was once home to writer Herman Melville. Nearby lies Pearl Street, which has undergone a renewal, and which caters to the 20-something bar and club scene. During the summer, the Alive at 5 concert series is an open festival on Broadway near the base of State Street. It draws quite a large crowd, and is generally a fun time for all. You can no longer bring your own beer, however—you must purchase it on site.

  3. Drink

    The Fuze Box

    A club/event space. Here you find Thursday swing dancing lessons, goth nights, and best known for the weekly Saturday '80s nights. Excellent music, mixed and unpretentious crowds. Dance to Cyndi Lauper with your friends. LGBT friendly!

  4. Drink

    The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

    Craft beer and American fare and bands. Another good after-work crowd. Fills with older hepcat college students later in the evening, especially on weekends. Good live music.

  5. Do Not mapped

    First Fridays

    Held every First Friday of the month, this event aims to bring to a wider audience the local artists and local shops of Albany. Artwork exhibitions, live entertainment and gallery openings bring Albany to life. For transportation; A trolley will stop at participating venues throughout Albany. The trolley leaves from the Upstate Artists Guild at 5PM and duration of the round trip is approximately 30 minutes. After the First Friday event, live music and original films are played from the Capitol Region Film Makers and people dancing.

    11AM-2PM, 5-9PM

  6. Do Not mapped

    Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival

    Mid-September (Sep 9 in 2023)

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Albany (CC BY-SA 4.0).